Teenagers sculpt their self-identity largely through studying their parents and siblings. In what ways am I like them? they ask...

The Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development has created a series of videos to inform and inspire professionals and parents working...

You know how it goes: one minute, the kids are calm and playful. The next minute, you’re thrown into a world of whining, complaining and...

by Allison Davis Maxon (learn more here) Adoption, foster and kinship care are important resources for addressing the needs of children...

The world of adoption, attachment, and trauma-informed care can be very science and data-oriented. But science demands outcomes, time for...

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) are stressful or traumatic events, like abuse, neglect and trauma. They may also include family...

Adoption is a lifelong process. Families often need additional support at various times after placement and after the adoption is legally...